Koreatown's legendary bossam destination where pork-belly wrapped in cabbage with pickled radish is a pure, obsessive pleasure
Must-try: Bossam (boiled pork belly), Kimchi pancake, Doenjang jjigae
📍 698 S Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90005
Elevated Korean small plates and natural wine — K-Town's coolest dinner spot
Must-try: Jeon (savory pancake), Octopus, Seasonal banchan
📍 3905 W 6th St, Los Angeles, CA 90020
Homestyle Korean in K-Town — the soondubu jjigae that locals swear by
Must-try: Soondubu Jjigae, Doenjang Jjigae, Banchan spread
📍 4001 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90019
Koreatown's Oaxacan institution — three generations of the López family keeping mole negro, tlayudas, and mezcal culture alive in LA
Must-try: Mole negro with chicken or duck, Tlayuda, Braised chicken enmoladas
📍 3014 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90006
Koreatown's Michelin-guided Korean BBQ institution — prime-grade galbi, banchan ritual, and the room that put KBBQ on the national map
Must-try: Galbi (short ribs), Chadol (brisket), Specialty glass noodles
📍 955 S Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90006
Koreatown's iconic charcoal KBBQ spot where you grill over real hardwood charcoal and leave smelling like a good meal
Must-try: Galbi (short ribs), Samgyupsal (pork belly), Brisket
📍 3136 W 8th St, Los Angeles, CA 90005
24/7 K-Town galbi jjim and army stew — the late-night Korean essential
Must-try: Galbi Jjim, Army Stew, Spicy Beef Soup
📍 3470 W 6th St, Los Angeles, CA 90020
Glass-roofed garden restaurant at the LINE Hotel — all-day Cali fare in K-Town
Must-try: Smashed Cucumber Salad, Rotisserie Chicken, Brunch cocktails
📍 3515 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90010
Koreatown's legendary 1948 burger stand reborn — hand-formed patties and the spirit of the LA burger tradition
Must-try: Classic cheeseburger, Patty melt, Milkshake
📍 3600 W 6th St, Los Angeles, CA 90005